what is fire cupping?

How Does it Work?

With fire cupping, a suction is created using a small flame that is briefly held in the cup to remove the oxygen. This creates a vacuum. The fire never touches anything other than the cup and it is completely safe. There are some great youtube videos to help ease your apprehension.

What Does it Do?

The marks from fire cupping may look intimidating at first, but they are actually just the result of suction on your skin. It creates a myofascial release in the tissues and most people find it very pleasant and relaxing. You can think of fire cupping as a reverse massage where we can create space in between the muscles for oxygen to circulate. This releases stagnation and increases blood flow, something we all need a lot more of in our lives. Fire cupping is safe for people of most ages and ailments.

What can it Treat?

Fire Cupping is beneficial for individuals with injuries, pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety, and other complaints. Fire Cupping can benefit overall health by removing toxins and stimulating the healthy flow of blood and energy, or qi, in the body. This can provide relief from a variety of conditions, including pain. In TCM, if the qi is not moving, there is pain. But pain can be decreased by stimulating the flow of blood and qi through fire cupping.